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Be careful , it can be deadly
Be safe than sorry
Thanks all for your help
hope this helps, mine was simple , just did not have the computer to check it with.
Lots of luck
1. When in 4x4 is the front drive shaft rotating, have someone look under the vehicle while moving forward slowly? If so it’s not the transfer case encoder.
2. At that point I would expect it could be the actuator located on the front differential. This actuator simply pushes a pin in and out to engage the front axle. Take if off and push the 4WD button to see if it is clicking as if to move the pin in and out.
good luck
I read through all of the forums and have seen that it could be the front acutator on the front diiferential or the encoder on the transfer case, but my question is that all of the other trucks were newer and were the type with the push button 4 wheeldrive. Could anyone tell me if they could or would be the same? If anyone has any suggestions please let me know because I miss my 4 wheel drive!!! Thanks!
If you don't have push button on the dash what sends the signal to the front actuator? Possible it is something electrical to do with the fron actuator?
May still be a simple fix? $20 for a Haynes Repair manual might be a good investment?
OR?
If the front drive shaft is rotating after manually locking in the transfer case and you have replaced the front actuator, then it sounds like maybe the transfercase is burned out?
My guess there is enough friction on the clutch plates in the transfer case to rotate the front drive shaft but not under load?
How many miles on the truck, I rebuilt my transfer case at 110k miles, it was not completely gone but did not work as it should. The clutch plates total apx 12 ? only 2-3 were worn out. Parts cost to rebuild the transfer case apx $150 and apx 6 hrs time.
Good Luck!
Thanks
If your mechanically inclined an have got some experience you should be OK if take your time an pay attention.
The parts were around $100 an the book was $20
The Truck dealership may have a better manual that could make the job easier.
Good Luck
I have 4 vechicles. All 4x4 and this is the only one w/o manual locking hubs. I didn't like it, but it was only 2k and I figured it had low enough miles and I wouldn't have to worry about it. I am not impressed with this Chevy. Thanks
Any suggestions?